Ford Model T Interior Completed
June 24, 2021
We’re delighted to see that our trim shop specialists, Kath and Brian have finished the interior trim for our 1915 Ford Model T. They’ve covered
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Jaguar MKVII Engine Progress
June 24, 2021
We’ve taken apart the exhaust port and fitted new valves onto the cylinder head of our 1954 Jaguar MKVII.
Mini’s New Boot Trim
June 24, 2021
Lydia has been working on making a new boot liner for our 1989 Austin Mini. She started by making the paper pattern and then taped
Alfa Romeo Trim
June 24, 2021
We’ve received some footwell carpet for a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider which Lydia has sewn vinyl sides on. Before: After:
Spotted: American Camper
June 23, 2021
Craig recently spotted this fantastic American classic camper in Woodbridge. We’re loving classic campers at the moment with our VW T2 Westfalia that’s up on
DB9 Completion
June 23, 2021
We’ve now almost finished working on Craig’s 2005 Aston Martin DB9 which alongside its paint and trim work, needed the power steering addressing, the rear
Peony Red Paint Perfections
June 23, 2021
Chris has been neatening up one of the side panels to correct some imperfections that have happened whilst assembling the car. It’s very common for
Rolls Royce Up For Auction At Silverstone
June 23, 2021
Our 1973 two-door Rolls Royce Corniche is up for sale at Silverstone Auctions where we hope it’ll find its new owner. The live auction is
Honda Integra’s Dismantling Begins
June 23, 2021
Pricey has begun to strip down our 1998 Honda Integra so that we can address the request for a re-spray. Pricey has also begun correcting
DB2/4 Interior Swabs
June 23, 2021
We’re currently working through the process of selecting the interior trim with our client for our rare Aston Martin DB2/4. The choice is between the
Behind The Scenes: 1976 VW T2 Westfalia Campervan
June 23, 2021
The team set out for Bawdsey to shoot their recent competition vehicle, a delightful VW T2 Westfalia, a particular favourite of Ellie’s. With Freddie capturing
Jaguar MKVII Air Flow Alterations
June 23, 2021
Ady has been working on our 1954 Jaguar MKVII and has recently turned to address the air flow. He has opened up the throat on
TR6 Wheel Alignment
June 23, 2021
We’re running a service on our Triumph TR6 and are currently focusing on aligning the wheels and correcting the tracking.
Peony Red Is Finding Its Voice
June 23, 2021
Our 1960 Jensen 541S, fondly nicknamed ‘Peony Red’ after its colour, is currently having its horns fixed by Tom. He’s also checking over a few
White E-Type In For Paint Prep
June 23, 2021
Our 1973 White E-Type Roadster is in the paint booth and being prepared for paint. Matt has been getting it read for epoxy primer by
Ford Model T’s Bench Seats
June 23, 2021
Our 1915 Model T’s front seats went down so well with its owner, he’s requested that we also cover the bench seats in the back
Grantura Paint Touch Up
June 23, 2021
We’ve added a small paint touch up on our 1962 TVR Grantura as the door had been rubbing on the sill. Chris, our paint shop
Axel Removing And Welding
June 23, 2021
Scott has removed the rear axel on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 to fit new brakes and started spot welding the seat mounts from
Bristol’s Door Disassembly
June 23, 2021
We’ve been stripping the door of our 1974 Bristol so that we can access the rubber to replace it. This includes Mauro taking apart both
Honda Integra Type R In For Work
June 22, 2021
This 1998 Honda Integra Type R has come in today to have some paintwork attended to. We’re removing the engine and gearbox to be able
Riley Burning
June 22, 2021
Pricey has been burning off leftover under-sealer and old paint before it goes to sandblasting. He then scrapes it off so that as little is
Ford Escort Twin Cam Re-Wiring
June 22, 2021
John, from Baylham Automotive Solutions has been working on our 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam which needs a full rewire to modernise the loom to
XJS Almost Ready To Go
June 22, 2021
As part of its pre-delivery inspection, we’ve carried out a thorough service and our technician Paul is currently addressing the issues that have arisen from
Chevron Up For Auction
June 22, 2021
We recently had a photographer from Car and Classic come over to Bentwaters to photograph our stunning Chevron B20 for an upcoming auction. The Car
Fast And Furious Toyota Supra Sells For $550k
June 22, 2021
Fast and Furious’ iconic Toyota Supra recently sold at auction for a staggering $550k. The car, which was one of two that the late Paul
Here In The Flesh
June 22, 2021
Our little blue Austin Mini has finally landed in the workshop and is ready to be fitted with its new back seats and have a
A Letter From An Old Friend
June 18, 2021
We’ve been contacted by a gentleman who has told us he had worked on our Ford Model T as a young mechanic back when Potters
Congratulations To Another Winner: Ford Anglia
June 18, 2021
We’ve just delivered Kevin’s 1959 Ford Anglia. Kevin tells us he’s been entering since our 1976 Triumph Spitfire, which was our fourth ever competition! Perseverance
MG B V8 Arrival
June 18, 2021
We’ve been working on the engine for this MG B V8 and now the rest of the car has finally come in for us to
Happy 60th Birthday Little MG A
June 18, 2021
Our 1960 MG A’s owner got in touch to tell us that it’s his classic’s 60th birthday, marking 60 years since it was first registered.
Ford Model T Interior Completed
June 24, 2021
We’re delighted to see that our trim shop specialists, Kath and Brian have finished the interior trim for our 1915 Ford Model T. They’ve covered the bench seats and battery box in the back and the bench seat in the front with this delicate and luxurious button pattern in a black leather.
Jaguar MKVII Engine Progress
June 24, 2021
We’ve taken apart the exhaust port and fitted new valves onto the cylinder head of our 1954 Jaguar MKVII.
Mini’s New Boot Trim
June 24, 2021
Lydia has been working on making a new boot liner for our 1989 Austin Mini. She started by making the paper pattern and then taped it onto cardboard. She then double-checked that the pattern would fit, by fitting it into the boot. She then cut out the plywood to get the shape for the middle and used the template to cut the fabric out. Lydia also cut out black strips of vinyl for the binding. She then laid the carpet out over the top of the wood and fitted it.
Alfa Romeo Trim
June 24, 2021
We’ve received some footwell carpet for a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider which Lydia has sewn vinyl sides on.
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Spotted: American Camper
June 23, 2021
Craig recently spotted this fantastic American classic camper in Woodbridge. We’re loving classic campers at the moment with our VW T2 Westfalia that’s up on our competition website currently.
DB9 Completion
June 23, 2021
We’ve now almost finished working on Craig’s 2005 Aston Martin DB9 which alongside its paint and trim work, needed the power steering addressing, the rear light replacing due to a leak, the driver’s door rubber seal replaced and the inside door handle mounts refurbishing.
The interior door handle mounts were previously worn and exhausted so we took them apart, cleaned them and repainted them so that now that look good as new.
Peony Red Paint Perfections
June 23, 2021
Chris has been neatening up one of the side panels to correct some imperfections that have happened whilst assembling the car. It’s very common for scratches and knocks to occur when building a car back together and luckily Chris is on hand to correct any accidental damage.
Rolls Royce Up For Auction At Silverstone
June 23, 2021
Our 1973 two-door Rolls Royce Corniche is up for sale at Silverstone Auctions where we hope it’ll find its new owner. The live auction is scheduled to be on the 31st July.
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Honda Integra’s Dismantling Begins
June 23, 2021
Pricey has begun to strip down our 1998 Honda Integra so that we can address the request for a re-spray. Pricey has also begun correcting a rusty rear arch and made a note that a sill also needs addressing. We’ve also noted some accident damage on the front right hand corner that we will address at the end of our process.
DB2/4 Interior Swabs
June 23, 2021
We’re currently working through the process of selecting the interior trim with our client for our rare Aston Martin DB2/4. The choice is between the red leather trim and a selection of grey tones for the carpet and piping. It’s important we select the correct shades to not only look good but to resemble the original interior.
Behind The Scenes: 1976 VW T2 Westfalia Campervan
June 23, 2021
The team set out for Bawdsey to shoot their recent competition vehicle, a delightful VW T2 Westfalia, a particular favourite of Ellie’s. With Freddie capturing the video and Ellie on the photography, the team set up their own camp on the sand with Charlotte featuring as the ever talented star of the visuals.
Take a look behind the scenes:
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Jaguar MKVII Air Flow Alterations
June 23, 2021
Ady has been working on our 1954 Jaguar MKVII and has recently turned to address the air flow. He has opened up the throat on the inlet side to gain 2mm for more air flow and done the same on the exhaust.
TR6 Wheel Alignment
June 23, 2021
We’re running a service on our Triumph TR6 and are currently focusing on aligning the wheels and correcting the tracking.
Peony Red Is Finding Its Voice
June 23, 2021
Our 1960 Jensen 541S, fondly nicknamed ‘Peony Red’ after its colour, is currently having its horns fixed by Tom. He’s also checking over a few issues with the wiring and ensuring that the lights work and the earth cable is responding correctly.
White E-Type In For Paint Prep
June 23, 2021
Our 1973 White E-Type Roadster is in the paint booth and being prepared for paint. Matt has been getting it read for epoxy primer by removing excess sealer and cleaning the welds. This E-Type, which used to be white, will soon be a new shade…
Ford Model T’s Bench Seats
June 23, 2021
Our 1915 Model T’s front seats went down so well with its owner, he’s requested that we also cover the bench seats in the back with the same intricate hand styled buttoned leather. Being hand made, Kath and Brian need to work closely together to make sure that they mimic each others work as closely as possible.
Grantura Paint Touch Up
June 23, 2021
We’ve added a small paint touch up on our 1962 TVR Grantura as the door had been rubbing on the sill. Chris, our paint shop manager, has address the issue.
Axel Removing And Welding
June 23, 2021
Scott has removed the rear axel on our 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 to fit new brakes and started spot welding the seat mounts from underneath which were showing signs of wear.
Bristol’s Door Disassembly
June 23, 2021
We’ve been stripping the door of our 1974 Bristol so that we can access the rubber to replace it. This includes Mauro taking apart both door cards to fit fresh seals.
Honda Integra Type R In For Work
June 22, 2021
This 1998 Honda Integra Type R has come in today to have some paintwork attended to. We’re removing the engine and gearbox to be able to sandblast and paint corroded under bonnet bracketry and weld in new metal to replace parts lost to corrosion.
We’re also refurbishing the wheels and replacing 4 bolsters on the front seats.
Riley Burning
June 22, 2021
Pricey has been burning off leftover under-sealer and old paint before it goes to sandblasting. He then scrapes it off so that as little is left as possible.
Ford Escort Twin Cam Re-Wiring
June 22, 2021
John, from Baylham Automotive Solutions has been working on our 1969 Ford Escort Twin Cam which needs a full rewire to modernise the loom to be compatible with modern features. The majority of the loom is in good condition and John has found that 90% of it simply needs to be cleaned and restored however there are parts that need to be made up and modified such as a modified headlight relay and the dynamo converted to an alternator.
XJS Almost Ready To Go
June 22, 2021
As part of its pre-delivery inspection, we’ve carried out a thorough service and our technician Paul is currently addressing the issues that have arisen from the service. There was a noise at the rear end caused by worn brake pads which were rubbing metal to metal on the brake disk. One brake was cracked as well. The steering rod arm was also showing signs of wear and the steering rack gage has been replaced. Paul has also replaced the front pads, rear disks and nearside front wheel bearing along with the other normal checks such as changing the oil and oil filter, repairing the switch for the roof and charging the battery.
Chevron Up For Auction
June 22, 2021
We recently had a photographer from Car and Classic come over to Bentwaters to photograph our stunning Chevron B20 for an upcoming auction.
The Car and Classic auction starts soon and bids open in 9 days! Keep an eye out on the website linked below to track its progress.
Fast And Furious Toyota Supra Sells For $550k
June 22, 2021
Fast and Furious’ iconic Toyota Supra recently sold at auction for a staggering $550k. The car, which was one of two that the late Paul Walker drove in production, is speculated to be one of the most expensive Fast and Furious cars ever sold.
The car was built by Eddie Paul at The Shark Shop in El Segundo, California which was then overhauled into ‘Slap Jack’s’ Supra that featured in the ‘2 Fast 2 Furious’ movie.
Here In The Flesh
June 22, 2021
Our little blue Austin Mini has finally landed in the workshop and is ready to be fitted with its new back seats and have a thorough service before we decide its fate…
A Letter From An Old Friend
June 18, 2021
We’ve been contacted by a gentleman who has told us he had worked on our Ford Model T as a young mechanic back when Potters of Framlingham was still in service. His email, which is shown below, describes the involvement of different Suffolk trades that went into the maintenance of our Ford.
Good day to you,
I have a particular interest in the restoration of the Model “T” Ford. When I was a young mechanic working for A G Potter I was involved in the removal of it from a shed in Marlesford and its subsequent partial restoration under instruction from the old hands (long gone), who used to work on “Ts”. It did have only 2 wheels but Ron Allen, a director of Potters, negotiated a deal with the local hand coach painters ( Rowe and Snell of Swefling) who had a hand cart with two model T wheels and did a swap for more modern ones. They, in fact, are responsible for the hand-painted coach finish.
I understood then that the magnets in the flywheel generator needed re-magnetising hence the six-volt battery in the back. I was supposed to rectify this, and it would have been a major job.
I used to enjoy my time with this beautiful old motor and look forward to following its journey through your workshops.
Peter Robinson
Once a long time ago workshop foreman for AGP Framlingham
Congratulations To Another Winner: Ford Anglia
June 18, 2021
We’ve just delivered Kevin’s 1959 Ford Anglia. Kevin tells us he’s been entering since our 1976 Triumph Spitfire, which was our fourth ever competition! Perseverance has paid off for Kevin, what a great win. Congratulations and we wish you many happy miles in your new Anglia!
MG B V8 Arrival
June 18, 2021
We’ve been working on the engine for this MG B V8 and now the rest of the car has finally come in for us to fit the engine.
Happy 60th Birthday Little MG A
June 18, 2021
Our 1960 MG A’s owner got in touch to tell us that it’s his classic’s 60th birthday, marking 60 years since it was first registered. Happy birthday MG A!
